Free Thread Drawing
Everyone loves free...especially with no strings attached.
How to Transform an Embroidered Beach Cover-Up into a Trendy Tunic
Take the pattern pieces you designed in Pattern Drafting 101 and make this stylish tunic.
Knit a Homerun for the Hometeam: A Stitch 'N Pitch Update
Stitch'N Pitch sponsored by TNNA brings two great American pastimes into play: knitting and baseball. Here is some info on how you can get in on the action.
Christian Lacroix--On Fashion
Flipping through my latest issue of Australian Vogue, I spied a review of this new book featuring the flamboyant couturier, Christian Lacroix--I ran out and got a copy!
More Bobbin Tips: Try Magic Genie Bobbin Washers
Put these little Teflon discs under your bobbin to eliminate backlash and bird nests in your bobbin case while you’re embroidering.
How to Make Your Own Embroidered Ribbon Belt
Use two different color ribbons, the same thread in the bobbin as you are embroidering with, and your belt can be reversible!
Embroidery Term: Prewound Bobbin
Winding bobbins is not on anyone’s top ten list of fun thing to do while machine embroidering. A prewound bobbin is a bobbin that comes with the bobbin thread already on it. They are very convenient to have on hand when you are working on a big project, but there are pros and cons to using them.
Embroidery Term: The Jump Stitch
A Jump Stitch is not really a stitch at all. So what are they? Read on for a little primer and some jump stitch tips to save you time
Machine Applique Flip Flops right in the Hoop!
You can embroider these adorable flip-flops right in the hoop! If you’re new to machine embroidery, this is a great project to work on because it focuses on one technique...machine embroidered appliqué.
Handmade by RosiePink
Inspiration for wool felting projects infused with machine embroidery stitching.
Do You Have Lots of Duplicate Embroidery Design Slowing Down Your Computer?
The Embroidery DeDuper can clean your computer right up!
Paint Chip Projects
Painting this summer? Hold on to those extra paint chips to make these crafty creations!
Embroider a Photo
This video tutorial shows you how to create your own embroidery design using a treasured photograph.
How to Machine-Embroider Your Own Refrigerator Word Art
Clever word art is just a push of a button away when you machine-embroider your own!
How to Place Pattern Pieces Straight on the Grainline
Here's what to do with that long, straight grainline marking printed on all your pattern pieces...
Know Your (Hand-Sewing) Needles
Here's a little primer to the most commonly used hand-sewing needles: how to recognize them and how best to use them.
Quick Tip: Stitch and Place from Nancy Zieman
In this video, Nancy shows us how to get our embroidery designs to stitch out in exactly the right place.
Crafting on the Go: Where, When, and Insider Tips
Use your time wisely—make all your time crafting time! Knitting, crocheting, hand-sewing, and embroidery can go anywhere if you plan ahead.
How to Personalize Your Reusable Grocery Tote
Make a quick gift by adding a special message or name to a reusable grocery tote—or show that you recycle and reuse by personalizing your own tote!
Fearless Crafting
Try a new craft without fear of it turning out as a giant waste of time and money. (Careful, though—you might get addicted!)
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